Test ID: GAL1P
Galactose-1-Phosphate, Erythrocytes
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Monitoring dietary therapy of patients with galactosemia due to deficiency of galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase or uridine diphosphate galactose-4-epimerase
Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct genetic test or proper submission of the test request
Galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (GALT) deficiency is the most common cause of galactosemia and requires lifelong restriction of dietary galactose.
Galactose-1-phosphate is elevated in patients with galactosemia due to GALT deficiency or uridine diphosphate galactose-4-epimerase deficiency, therefore is a suitable analyte for monitoring dietary compliance.
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
For more information see Galactosemia Testing Algorithm.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Galactose-1-Phosphate, RBC
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Gal1P
Galactosemia
Galactose-1-Phosphate
Galactosemia
Galactose-1-Phosphate